This charming collection of music focuses largely on the two main forms of classical music in India – the Hindustani tradition from the north and
central regions, and the Carnatic tradition from the south. It also features folk songs from the states of Goa and Rajasthan, as well as fusions with jazz.
Info about each of the pieces.

A powerful and engaging album of traditional and contemporary Bengali songs given a fresh, uniquely London sound. Centred on the powerful and expressive
vocals of British-born Bangladeshi singer Sohini Alam, this wide tapestry of heritage music from across Bangladesh and India strikes a subtle balance
between the cultures and traditions of East and West. Extensive info about the band and each of the pieces.

Field Recordings from the archives of the late Deben Bhattacharya from various temples of the Sikh, Buddhist and Hindu religions, recorded on location
between 1954 and 1973. Discover the roots of much of India’s music in their purest and original form. Extensive information about India’s
religious music and each of the pieces.

At once contemplative and rocking, traditional and innovative, Kiran Ahluwalia and her band create a hybrid of Indian and Pakistani grooves, Saharan blues
and western jazz. The compositions are a reflection of an ongoing quest to create timeless music in a modern and global context that looks to the future
while still maintaining a vital line to its storied past.

“Ahluwalia is busy honing a transnational sound as fresh as tomorrow.”
- Seattle Times

Field recordings by Deben Bhattacharya, made in 2001 of Murshidi (spiritual master) singers from Bangladesh. Devotional rites and esoteric poetry set in
folk music. Extensive info about history, music and instruments in the booklet. Total playing time: 57:03 min

Live recordings of classical Indian music and local field recordings of ceremonies, Sanskrit prayer recitals, temple bells and other sounds, telling a
unique story about the intimate atmosphere of the holy city of Varanasi (Benares) in India. Information about each of the pieces.

Authentic field recordings, made in 1954 and 1973, of songs, dances and spiritual rituals of the Santal people, the earliest inhabitants of north-eastern
India, long before the North Indians of Aryan stock moved into the area. Extensive information about the rites, instruments and each of the songs in
English and German.

Classical Indian ragas played on the dilruba, an ancient Indian bowed string instrument, accompanied by tablas, tanpura
(‘drone’) and swarmandal (‘autoharp’). CD booklet info in English and German. Total playing time: 67:07 min.

Three light classical ragas, performed by sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar: Raga Mian Ki Malhar¸ a somewhat
melancholic raga for the rainy season. Raga Kaunsi Kanhra, a composite raga, ideal for after midnight with a deep, meditational tone. RagaMishra Ghara Dhun, an intensely lyrical raga, played at any time of day or night, containing a brief, folksy tabla
solo. Liner notes by Jameela Siddiqi, Novelist, broadcaster, journalist and lecturer in Indian Classical Music.

Two beautiful ragas, played on sitar by Rash Behari Datta, one of the masters in Hindustani music with innumerable compositions as well as many national and international awards to his name, supported by Sanju Sahai, one of the finest and most sought-after tabla players.
Raga Bilaskhani Todi (essentially a morning raga), Raga Mishra-Bhairavi, popular in Indian classical music today.

Beautiful, multi-layered melodies and interesting rhythms played on a host of traditional Indian as well as Western instruments. Blending musical traditions ranging from India to jazzy tunes to pieces with a “bossa” touch, to fun and funky percussive pieces as well as reflective melodies. Artist biographies and descriptions of each of the pieces plus lyrics in four languages.

Traditional songs from Goa, India, a Portuguese colony until 1961. The songs, a beautiful mix of Indian and Portuguese influences, sung in the local Konkani dialect and Portuguese, are presented in modern arrangements and instrumentations. Information about the music in four languages. Original Goan lyrics plus English translations in the CD booklet.

Raag Ahiri, beautifully and masterfully performed on the vichitra veena, an ancient Indian instrument, by Dr. Mustafa Raza; tabla: Sarvar Sabri. Raag Ahiri is one of the rarest ragas of Indian classical music and is always played during the morning hours. Alaap, Jor, Jhala, followed by Madhya Gat (medium tempo) and Drut Gat (fast) in teentaal. Info in four languages. Total playing time: 63:20 min.

A milestone album and a first ever! Rash Behari Datta plays 20 sitars in the Indian classical Raga Malkouns (a night time raga, but can be associated to any time of day). Fast GAT in teentaal (16 beats), followed by ALAAP. A slow GAT in rupak taal (7 beats) and JHALA, in teentaal (16 beats, very fast tempo). Extensive info. Total playing time: 65:44 min.

Musical portraits celebrating the power of love epitomised by female deities of different traditions and cultures. Incorporating elements from the various musical styles of each of the cultures represented, Baluji draws from the spirit of these traditions and expresses them through North Indian classical music. Percussion by Andy Williams, drummer of "Doves". 28-page colour booklet in four languages; many photos.

Rash Behari Datta and Dr. Mustafa Raza present a first ever recording of sitar and vichitra veena combined. Raga Charu-Keshi, a carnatic (southern Indian) raga, conveys a mood of love and separation (Alaap, Gat in Teental (16 beats) supported on tabla by Sarvar Sabri). The veena had an important place in Vedic rituals and is revered as a supreme concert solo instrument.

Two beautiful ragas presented by the famous, award-winning Ustad Sabri Khan (sarangi) and his son Sarvar Sabri (tabla). Raga Saugandh, an early afternoon raga with a serene, devotional and meditative mood. Raga Thumri Mishra Kamaj, an early night raga expressing a feeling of contentment mixed with hope and desire. Extensive information in four languages. Total playing time: 69:48 min.

A beautiful collection of ghazals, sufi qalams and folk songs from northern India and Pakistan sung in Urdu and Punjabi. Accompanied on harmonium, sitar, dilruba, bansuri, santoor, tabla, dholak and dhol. Original lyrics with English translations and extensive information about each song in four languages.

Three light classical raags, performed by world famous sitar player Ravi Shankar. Raag Mishra Ghara Dhun, vivacious and romantic. Raag Asa Bhairav¸ an early morning raag, combined with raag Asa (“raag of hope”). Raag Mishra Kafi, light and effervescent, in “mixed” mode, combined with elements from other raags. Liner notes by Jameela Siddiqi, musicologist, novelist and broadcaster (translated into German, French and Spanish.)

Zakir Hussain, THE classical tabla virtuoso, presents some of his great moments of tabla playing, accompanied on sarangi and tanpura, including a beautiful Jugal bandi (tabla duet) with his brother Fazal Qureshi. The pieces: Jai Taal, Pashto (jugal bandi), Teentaal and Chhands. Information in English, German, French and Spanish. 61:04 minutes playing time.

Five beautiful ragas played on sitar, surbahar (bass sitar) and dilruba (Indian fiddle) and combinations of the three instruments, played by Indian multi-instrumentalist Baluji Shrivastav, masterly accompanied on tabla by Sanju Sahai. A beautiful, restful, contemplative album. Total playing time 74:08 min. Info in four languages.

Enchanting and captivating Carnatic (South Indian) music, with singing (in Tamil and Hindi), violin and mridangam (double-headed drum). Featuring excellent violin and mridangam solos. Extensive information about Carnatic music, each of the songs, the instruments and the artists in English, German, French and Spanish. 66:09 min playing time.